Call for Applications: AFIWEL Fellowship (2026 Cohort)
Attention all professionals working in Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Animal Health and Welfare across Africa. An exciting opportunity awaits you to become part of the AFIWEL Fellowship, a 6-month pan-African
World Fisheries Day 2025: AFIWEL Advancing Fish Welfare in Africa
On this World Fisheries Day, AFIWEL, an initiative of the One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI) celebrates Africa’s fisheries and aquaculture communities; the farmers, processors, youth innovators, women traders, and
Introducing Keynote Speaker for AQUAWEL Conference 2025 – Ms. Foluke O. Areola
We are proud and honored to welcome Ms. Foluke Omotayo Areola, an esteemed and trailblazing fisheries and aquaculture expert, as a Keynote Speaker at the upcoming Africa Aquatic Animal Welfare
Introducing Keynote Speaker for AQUAWEL Conference 2025 – Dr. Mohamed Elaraby
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Mohamed El-Sayed El-Araby Mohamed, one of North Africa’s most dynamic and influential aquaculture experts, will be joining the Africa Aquatic Animal Welfare (AQUAWEL)
Promoting Fish Welfare and Building Capacity in Kenyan Aquaculture: Spotlight on AFIWEL Fellow Job Omweno
AFIWEL (Africa Fish Welfare) remains dedicated to promoting ethical, welfare-focused, and sustainable fish farming across Africa. As part of this mission, the AFIWEL Fellowship was launched to empower passionate professionals
REPORT: AQUAWEL CONFERENCE 2025
The first of its kind in Africa, the Africa Aquatic Animal Welfare (AQUAWEL) Conference 2025 marked a turning point for aquatic animal welfare on the continent. Held virtually from June
AFIWEL at the World Aquaculture Society (WAS) Conference 2025
The World Aquaculture Society’s (WAS) AFRAQ25 Conference, themed “Resilient Value Chains in the Blue Economy,” was held from 24 to 27 June 2025 at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda. This
Vacancy – AFIWEL Program Manager
The Africa Fish and Aquaculture Welfare (AFIWEL) Program is a pan-African initiative led by One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI) to promote ethical, welfare-centered, and sustainable aquaculture across the continent.
Advancing Fish Health and Welfare: Insights from AFIWEL Fellow, Julie Bwoga
At AFIWEL (Africa Fish Welfare), we are committed to promoting ethical, welfare-driven, and sustainable fish production systems across Africa. We are proud to spotlight one of our distinguished Fellows, Julie